64 Chapter 64: Whitebeard's Resurgence: The Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Fruit

[Zephyr: I can't believe it! We couldn't treat this kind of madman at all!]

[Garp: To be more precise, we don't even know this is a disease, and we don't have any concept of treating it!]

[Kizaru: Hey, Sakazuki, based on his suggestion, do you want to go visit the Dragon Kingdom when you have time?]

[Whitebeard: Hiss!!]

[Red Hair: Hiss!!]

[Garp: Hiss!]

This made many people think that Akainu is sick.

[Akainu: Borsalino, what do you mean?]

[Kizaru: We have known each other for so many years, and I'm just giving you a piece of advice]

Kizaru knows about Akainu's childhood, which has had a very negative impact on him.

In the past, he couldn't tell what was wrong with him.

But now, he has a word to describe it: mental illness.

Maybe a psychiatrist in the Dragon Kingdom could help Akainu and make him feel better, so that he wouldn't exude such a sinister aura all the time.

Kizaru is not joking, but is really suggesting this.

[Akainu: I'm fine!]

[Kizaru: The doctor just said that feeling good about yourself is the most wrong signal!]

[Akainu: Have you been relaxing recently?]

Someday, I will become the Marine marshal, and you will be so busy that you won't have time to relax.

[Kizaru: I'm just giving a suggestion.]

[Bonney: The Dragon Country is great, but those greedy people won't let it go.]

[Law: The better it is, the more they want to keep it for themselves.]

[Nepton: The Dragon Kingdom is not number one this time, but it only loses in terms of numbers. The most important thing is recognition! I will vote for the Dragon Kingdom!]

[King Riku: Although Alabasta is doing well, the Dragon Kingdom is undoubtedly more perfect.]

If there is no Dragon Kingdom, he will vote for Alabasta.

But the Dragon Kingdom is much better than Alabasta.

Don't talk about beliefs and morals.

Just look at the benefits of the military.

The Dragon Kingdom's military is much better than Alabasta's.

[Cobra: I would vote for the Dragon Kingdom too, not to mention you.]

Cobra knows that being number one is not enough.

Just because a country has a large population does not mean it is the best.

The Dragon Kingdom is far superior to Alabasta, and King Gao Yang has solved the country's biggest problems.

Cobra is grateful for the Dragon Kingdom's help and hopes that they can overcome any difficulties they face.

He knows that the world is full of dangers, and no country is safe.

Gao Yang is a valuable leader, and Cobra respects him greatly.

[Big Mom: Hey, how dare you leave out my kingdom? What do you mean by that?]

Red Hair: Don't you get it yet? Your Ten Thousand Kingdoms is a cruel and oppressive place. Apart from you, an old woman, who else thinks it's a good place to live?]

Shank was angry because soldiers in Totto Land were not treated well.

[Big Mom: How dare you question my achievement? Do you have any idea how hard it is to unite so many different races in one country? It took me decades of effort!]

[Kaido: Linlin, don't waste your breath on these fools. They are blind to the true nature of the world.]

[Whitebeard: Don't even talk about treating them better. You never even treated them as adults in the first place.]

[Aokiji: Only a pervert would think your kingdom has any merit.]

[Kaido: Who?!]

...

"Gao Yang-sama, we're number one again!" Megumi cried out happily, her eyes sparkling with joy as she looked up at the sky.

"It's only natural," Arturia said calmly, unsurprised by the outcome.

This is something they had all created together, dedicating countless hours to its development.

They had spent many late nights discussing and refining their ideas, knowing that certain aspects could not simply be replicated.

Only through practice and experimentation could they truly see the effects of their work and make necessary improvements.

'Another first place, and I can upgrade to a tenth-level country! I wonder what changes will happen then. But before that, I have to deal with the upcoming troubles first!'

Gao Yang thought to himself.

Then he looked at Artoria, Boss Bai, Megumi, and the others.

"Are you all ready?"

"Yes, everything is ready!"

"Where's Grimmjow?"

"Grimmjow is always looking for captives to play with, and Ulquiorra is afraid that the captives will be played to death by him, so he just passed by."

"Well, I don't know how many people will come. If they come one by one, it will be easy to deal with, but it's just a little troublesome to come together. Don't be too stressed these days. Just eat, drink, and play. The sky won't fall!" Gao Yang smiled slightly.

"Of course!" Megumi jumped directly onto Gao Yang's back and said happily.

Gao Yang didn't feel anything on his back.

"Megumi, you are really rich," Gao Yang said with emotion.

"Huh?" Megumi looked confused. She was not as rich as Nami.

"You've already had your own airport at a young age!"

"Go to hell!" Megumi struggled to get down and kicked Gao Yang hard.

Don't look at her young age, but she knows about other things.

She is far above Artoria and Boss Bai in this aspect.

[Question: Of the three kingdoms, which one has the most powerful soldiers?]

[Rocks: The questioning session is finally here! This is a difficult question, as the video does not directly show the intuitive combat power of the three kingdoms.]

Everyone eagerly awaited the answer to the question: which country has the strongest soldiers?

Everyone's mind raced as they tried to recall any details from the video that might provide a clue.

Alabasta is a large country, but it lacks any world-class powerhouses.

However, it has managed to maintain its safety for many years, suggesting that its soldiers are strong.

Big Mom soldiers are also formidable, consisting of strong men from all races as well as soldiers created by her own soul.

The Dragon Kingdom's soldiers are known for their unwavering discipline and belief, resulting in an extremely terrifying cohesion.

Such an army is sure to be capable of great feats in battle.

It seemed as though any of the three countries could be the answer.

The question was indeed challenging.

Fortunately, it was a multiple-choice question.

Multiple-choice questions can always be relied upon!

Whitebeard was the quickest to react.

[Whitebeard: Marko, Jozu, one of you choose Totto Land, the other choose Alabasta. I chose Dragon Kingdom!]

[Marco: Totto Land!]

[Jozu: Alabasta!]

[Sengoku: Oops, we forgot this is a multiple-choice question! Aokiji, Kizaru, which country do you think has the strongest soldiers?]

Sengoku saw Whitebeard answer quickly and wanted to do the same, but it was too late.

Everyone else had already realized that the previous question was too broad to answer.

They thought that this question would also be broad, so they were not sure if it was a multiple-choice question or not.

[Auntie: Shut up, Sengoku. Just choose Totto Land! How can the soldiers of the other two countries compare to my Totto Land?]

[Rocks: Dang it! I'm on my own! It's not fair! How can I give three answers by myself? This is outrageous! You're looking down on me, aren't you?]

[Garp: I choose Dragon Kingdom!]

[Zephyr: I choose Dragon Kingdom!]

[Kizaru: I choose Totto Land!]

[Akainu: All of the above!]

In general, the soldiers of all nations are likely to be the strongest.

After all, many of the Four Emperors' pirates are elite soldiers, and countless of them know Haki.

Just look at the Beasts Pirates!

Many people will soon give their own answers, but the correct answer has not yet been revealed.

Sengoku is frustrated because Whitebeard was so quick to answer all three questions.

Whichever answer is correct, it is likely to go to the Whitebeard Pirates.

Everyone else has realized this as well.

[Correct answer: Dragon Kingdom! The winner of this round is Edward Newgate!]

[Ochoku: Damn it! Whitebeard, you old lucky bastard!]

[Silver Axe: Why didn't I think of that sooner!]

[Sengoku: I hope the reward isn't anything great.]

Sengoku was deep in thought.

Whitebeard was renowned as the strongest man in the world.

His claim to possess the power to destroy the world was not without merit.

His Devil Fruit, the Gura Gura no Mi, had been developed to an unprecedented level, granting him the ability to control earthquakes.

Even the Five Elders, the highest authority in the World Government, would be hard-pressed to defeat him in a frontal confrontation.

The cost of killing Whitebeard by force would be too great.

For decades, the World Government had been searching for an opportunity to eliminate him, but to no avail.

The Whitebeard Pirates were a powerful force, and they preferred to live in peace.

As a result, there had been no major conflicts between them and the World Government.

However, now the time has come to finally remove this thorn in their side.

Sengoku knew that it would be a difficult task, but he was determined to succeed.

He was not surprised by the fear that gripped him.

After all, the more one fears something, the more likely it is to come to pass.

[Random reward: Zoan Fish-Fish Fruit, Model: Azure Dragon (Mythical Zoan)]

[Kaido:????]

[Silver Ax: f**k!!]

[Ochoku: f**k!!]

[Garp: Are you kidding me?! Giving Whitebeard a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit? He already has incredible vitality from his Paramecia Devil Fruit, and a Mythical Zoan would only make him even stronger! He's going to live forever!

Sengoku: Damn it, this Devil Fruit is like a miracle drug for Whitebeard! It could restore him to his prime!]

Dang it! Even Whitebeard got the Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Fruit, which is even more precious than a Logia!

The Lava-Lava Fruit? Even dogs wouldn't eat that!

If I could get the Lava-Lava Fruit from my body, I would throw it on the ground as soon as I got it!

...

The Five Elders are worried!

The ranking of the kingdoms' military strength is not what they wanted.

No one in the world has a stronger military than the World Government!

They can easily gather millions, or even tens of millions of soldiers from all over the world.

The ranking only considers the Wood Expulsion Kingdom's elite soldiers, not their entire force!

But the old and sick Whitebeard got a Devil Fruit!

And he has the entire Whitebeard Pirates behind him!

This is a big problem!

The Shock Fruit's destructive power is terrifying in Whitebeard's hands!

We should never underestimate him!

With the Azure Dragon Form, he will have the dual abilities of the Shock Fruit and a Mythical Zoan!

Is that worth it?!

"It's really troublesome, but it's not the end of the world. After all, Whitebeard is old. He won't live much longer, and he hasn't done much in recent years."

"I'm afraid he's also interested in Gao Yang from the Dragon Kingdom."

"Send surveillance ships to keep an eye on the Whitebeard Pirates!"

"Yes!"

...

"Wow, Dad! That's amazing!"

Marco jumped up with joy.

"Without the sky screen, Dad wouldn't have been able to get the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit!"

"Hahaha! The Whitebeard Pirates will become even stronger!"

"Father, try it out and see if you really got the Mythical Zoan form! I heard Sengoku say it's true, but I haven't seen it with my own eyes. It's still unbelievable!"

Moby Dick was filled with excitement!

At first, Whitebeard was stunned. But he quickly regained his composure.

He focused his attention inward.

"It seems to be true..." Whitebeard felt his old body tingling with renewed vitality.

This was the power of the Devil Fruit coursing through his veins.

Whitebeard raised his hand.

In an instant, his arm was transformed into a blue dragon arm covered in scales. A fierce aura surged forth from him!

"It's true! It's really true!"

"It's a party!"

Whitebeard couldn't help but smile.

He had been foolish in his youth, but now he had a chance to change it.

Whitebeard's body had grown weak and frail over the years. He was no longer the invincible force he once was.

When he learned of Ace's plans to attack Kaido, he knew that Ace was not strong enough to defeat him. He feared that Ace would be killed in the battle, along with Marco and the others.

So, he swallowed the Devil Fruit.

He knew that Blackbeard was a treacherous and cunning man. He had been targeted by the World Government in the New World. Whitebeard did not want Ace to go after Blackbeard, as he knew that Blackbeard had already crossed a line.

But Whitebeard was no longer young. He was afraid that if he took action, he would not be able to protect everyone.

And now... it was time for the world to tremble.

The Five Elders would regret not killing him when they had the chance.

Whitebeard was now strong enough to do anything he set his mind to.

"Let's deal with the traitorous Blackbeard first, then head to the Dragon Kingdom. Kaido is sure to be there, so it's time to collect some debts. If we can cooperate with the Dragon Kingdom, maybe those World Government guys will have a big headache..."

Whitebeard ordered his men to set sail immediately. He didn't want to get involved too early, but now it was time to make a move.

...

"Damn it! That old fool Whitebeard got the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. Once his body recovers, he'll definitely come for me. The World Government doesn't dare to do anything to me now, but once he leaves his base camp, they'll capture his headquarters..."

Blackbeard was on a raft with his crew, heading for the East Blue.

He looked at the rewards in the sky and his face sank.

"But... I still have a chance. If there's a Gura Gura no Mi among the artificial Devil Fruits in the Dragon Kingdom, I'll be invincible! Men! Let's go to the East Blue. Keep a low profile and don't conflict with the Dragon Kingdom. Let's sneak into the country to observe the situation first. Then, we'll make our move once we're sure I can get what I want."

Blackbeard wasn't afraid of the Dragon Kingdom, but he didn't want to attract Whitebeard's attention.

"Understood, Captain!"

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[Leaderboard of Kingdom's Military Strength. Voting for the most recognized kingdom]

[Bonney: Do we even need to think about it? It has to be the Dragon Kingdom!]

[Cobra: That's right, I also vote for the Dragon Kingdom!]

[King Riku: Dragon Kingdom!]

[Garp: Dragon Kingdom, it must be given to the Dragon Kingdom!]

The chatroom is flooded with votes for Dragon Kingdom!

Everyone is casting their votes!

But when the results are finally revealed, everyone is stunned and shocked!

Because the results are beyond all expectations!

Dragon Kingdom is not the most recognized country!